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After a family cookout on the 4th of July, I started experiencing some lower abdominal pain. The pain worsened and Karen and I decided to go to the Floyd Memorial ER. Our concern was a problem with either my Gall Bladder or my Appendix. They ended up doing a lower scan; when the results came back there was a concern about masses in my abdominal cavity. They advised the masses could be cancerous and recommended a biopsy. I had a biopsy and the Pathologist confirmed it was cancer. The next step was to determine the orgin of the cancer. They performed an upper scoping and also a Colonoscopy. They located a tumor on my Appendix. Appendiceal Cancer is a rare form of cancer effecting about 1,000 people a year. A surgery called "debulking" is required where the tumor and other visible cancer is removed. This is followed by a heated chemo treatment called a HIPEC treatment. I will be having this surgery this Wednesday (8/10) in Louisville. We ask for your prayers and support during this time.
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